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Posted by eigermike (Member # 1002) on November 27, 2006, 03:51 PM:

I am new at this varmit hunting. I would like to know when you are going into a stand at night does the light spook coyotes or is it better not to use a light if there is enough moonlight to see when you are going into a stand ? [Confused]

Posted by Tim Behle (Member # 209) on November 27, 2006, 06:40 PM:

If I'm reading you right, you are asking about using a light to walk from the truck to your stand location when hunting at night.

I never did, I was afraid that it would alert any animals in the area, as well as draw unwanted attention from people.

Posted by Locohead (Member # 15) on November 27, 2006, 07:57 PM:

Great question. I've never done that sort of thing for predators but I recall climbing an elk mountain once in the dark to get above the timber by daylight and I remember wondering the same thing. Will the light spook the animals?

Posted by The Outdoor Tripp (Member # 619) on November 28, 2006, 07:48 PM:

eigermike,

Welcome to Huntmasters!

Posted by Jrbhunter (Member # 459) on November 29, 2006, 02:15 AM:

No light when walking in... if you must have a light check out a small, dull L.E.D. with a red lens. The less you "Broadcast" the light the better off you'll be.

Posted by onecoyote (Member # 129) on November 29, 2006, 09:32 AM:

Without a light at night, I'd think you'd make a ton of noise triping over the sagebrush and rocks, falling in badger holes, stepping in cow paddies etc, maybe even get snake bit. I think I'd use a small red light. [Wink]

Posted by eigermike (Member # 1002) on November 30, 2006, 02:05 PM:

Thanks to everyone for your replies. I use a night lite and when I am traveling to & from stands I try to keep it just bright enough to see about 15 ft. ahead of me. That is also with a red lense on. I was just curious about other peoples opions. Hope all of you have good luck hunting! [Razz]

Posted by bigben (Member # 864) on December 01, 2006, 03:23 AM:

huh I have allways had the light on when walkin in. I have picked up a few foxs while doin so also.

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